2026 Big Ten Weekend Kickoff – Week 1

The 2023 Big Ten Football season kicks off this weekend with a full slate of games including a pair of conference matchups. The road to Indianapolis and the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday, December 2 is set to begin. We’ll cover the entire season and you can listen on SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (Ch. 372). Check out our Big Ten football preseason power rankings Thursday, August 31 Nebraska at Minnesota 8 pm ET – FOX, Big Ten Radio Channel 372 The Matt Rhule era starts at Nebraska with a road game against Minnesota. The Gophers will need to replace some offensive firepower at both running back and quarterback as PJ Fleck hopes to compete in the West Division. Rhule’s job is to reinvigorate a Nebraska program that stumbled during the disappointing Scott Frost years. Friday, September 1 Central Michigan at Michigan State 7 pm ET – FS1, Big Ten Radio Channel 372 The Spartans had a 5-7 record last season and didn’t qualify for a bowl game. Mel Tucker needs more contributions on both side of the ball to have a better 2023 campaign. The Chippewas went 4-8 last year. Saturday, September 2 Utah State at Iowa Noon ET – FS1 All eyes will be on Iowa’s offense with new quarterback Michigan tr...